FinTech
Local expertise. Global perspective.
Legal expertise tailored to the needs of the FinTech industry
Our experienced banking & finance lawyers and tax experts guide banks, financial services providers, start-ups, technology companies providers and investors on the various legal issues when implementing FinTech-projects.
CMS is regarded by many companies as their first choice for all legal services related to:
- Promotion of specific blockchains and/or cryptocurrencies in the realm of foundation or association structures
- Cryptocurrency exchanges
- Security token offerings (STOs)
- Initial coin offerings (ICOs)
- Crowdfunding platforms
- Investments in FinTech companies
- KYC (Know Your Customer)-Outsourcings (White Listing)
- Distribution of tokenized instruments into Switzerland
- Licensing procedures and requests for no action-letters
- Platforms to digitalize debt or equity
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Our Full-Service Approach
Our lawyers in Zurich and Geneva specialise in areas including:
- Banking law and regulation
- IT and data protection law
- Tax law
- Compliance
- Corporate & M&A
Where needed, our full-service approach enables us to add lawyers and industry experts from other disciplines to our FinTech team on a case-by-case basis.
The FinTech industry is global – just like our services
CMS advises FinTech companies both within Switzerland and internationally. If specific knowledge of a different jurisdiction is required, we bring in FinTech specialists from our CMS offices worldwide. With 5,000+ lawyers worldwide in more than 40 countries we are able to rollout your global project.
Contact Our FinTech Experts
Whether you are developing your own FinTech business, nurturing or investing in the field, we are at your disposal if you require legal advice. Feel free to reach out, even if only for a first informal chat.
Insights on FinTech
Local market knowledge. Global outlook
We provide future-facing legal advice to help your organisation thrive. Combining local market knowledge and a global perspective, and with lawyers in locations worldwide, your organisation benefits from the expertise it needs, even across borders.
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